The M.C. "Mike" Gehr Blue Hat Award is the most prestigious award presented to a member of the American Legion who has worked at their post for years and has never been elected to any Legion Office above the Post Level. [Read More]

An American Legion post in Michigan plans to rename itself to honor an Iraq War veteran. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports that the Ft. Custer Post 257 of the American Legion in Battle Creek will be renamed after Michael Dickinson II on March 22. Dickinson served two tours in Afghanistan... [Read More]

INDIANAPOLISThe American Legion Department of Indiana is proud to announce that the Indiana Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2018 class.The Indiana Youth Cadet Law... [Read More]

Celina American Legion Post 210 officials can sell eight of its lots located south of the hall at 2510 State Route 703 after action by Mercer County commissioners this week. Last month, the c ... [Read More]

Several students have been awarded $500 scholarships by Ralph D. Cole Post 3 of the American Legion: • Abigail Lambert, of Grove City, is pursuing an engineering degree at Ohio State University. She is the granddaughter of Michael and Sharon... [Read More]

The American Legion Riders Chapter of Cook-Clements American Legion Post 73 in Enterprise are hosting a Poker Run on March 17, 2018 with the proceeds going to the post building fund. The Poker Run will begin and end at American Legion Post 73, 701 E. Lee Street, Enterprise, AL. Registration starts at 0830 with Kicks Stands Up at 0930. After the Poker Run, riders will be provided a meal, a chance at door prizes, and the opportunity to participate in a 50/50 drawing and Silent Auction. We look forward to meeting all riders and hope to... [Read More]

Family and friends of Bryce Kelly will celebrate his life from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hut on Railroad Street in Buena Vista."We're having a non-funeral party," Kelly's wife, Suzy, said. "Bryce has leukemia and he has a birthday on March 28, so we'll also have a birthday cake. When he's gone, we're not having a funeral. He wants his ashes scattered on our ranch so we'll have a family gathering." [Read More]

F. Richard "Dick" Beerman passed away March 6, 2018, at his home in Jamestown. Dick was born Sept. 17, 1925, in Stockton, California. He served in the United States Navy, serving in World War II Pacific Okinawa 1943-1946, in the 130 Seabee Battalion. He was a member of American Legion... [Read More]